Cheb I Sabbah

The music of the world converged through the productions and remixes of Algeria-born, San Francisco-based DJ Cheb i Sabbah. The producer/promoter of a world music series, 1002 Nights, Sabbah presented a diverse cast of musicians, ranging from Pakistani qawwali singer Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan to London-based bhangra artist Bally Sagoo. Beginning in 1988, Sabbah presented a similar series, Africa/India/Arabia, weekly at Nickie's, a popular San Francisco nightclub.

Sabbah began his professional career in the mid-'60s, when he DJ'ed at a Parisian club where he played American soul records. In the late '60s, he became involved with an experimental performance group, the Living Theater. After moving to San Francisco in 1986, he joined a similar group, the Tribal Warning Theater, building a solid reputation for his artistically spliced soundtracks for the group's shows. Sabbah's debut album, The Majoon Traveler, released in 1994, combined cut-up remixes of pieces by Don Cherry, Ornette Coleman, and Angus Maclise with the poetry of Ira Cohen. He gained fame in the 2000s thanks to a series of recordings on Six Degrees, beginning with 1999's Shri Durga. Diagnosed with stomach cancer in 2011, he fought it bravely for two years before succumbing in November of 2013. ~ Craig Harris, Rovi

Please visit Cheb I Sabbah's website where you will find updates on his health condition, how you may offer your support and find information on upcoming shows. The global support offered has been amazing and influential in Cheb I Sabbah's return to spin, create and share music. ~Aum Shanti Shanti Shanti

Cheb i Sabbah was last year diagnosed with stage 4 stomach cancer. He was advised that . . .that time were not on his side. Like many Americans, Chebiji - as he is affectionately known does not have health insurance. Due to his weak health condition, Chebiji found himself having to cancel live shows, meaning his income stream has come to a complete halt. You can purchase the album at his website. Pandora doesn't allow web address posting but you can find it on Google very easily.

3 years ago

curlybrunnette

Please support Chebiji during his fight with cancer, by adding The Samaya Benefit Album made for Cheb I Sabbah to your music collection. Samaya holds an incredible collection of some of the worlds finest global artists (Karsh Kale, Natacha Atlas, Azam Ali, Zakir Hussain, Bombay Dub Orchestra, Midival Punditz, + many more ) who have donated original tracks in his honor. Available on itunes, amazon and through the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund @ https://sweetrelief.org/program/cheb-i-sabbah/

Chebji has Stage 4 stomach cancer and no health insurance. His doctors gave him weeks to live, but the power of positive prayer and donations has extended his life for months. Please consider a small donation to help on of planet earth's most inspiring people: http://chebisabbah.org/

AM a big Cheb fan! Some of my best memories of my 30's were dancing at Tuesday night Nikkies on Haight street. God bless him now he is in Germany fighting stage 4 stomach cancer. Keep him in your prayers...He has opened up my world to the rest of the music of the world...GOD BLESS>>>